Sandra’s Story: A journey in search for education
… Tourism and Hospitality course and apply for jobs in hotels or restaurants. "I am the only …
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Speech by Hugo Slim to the UN Economic and Social Council Humanitarian Affairs Segment
… need to go to school safely. Adults need jobs. And families need homes. These needs are …
‘Protect health services,’ ICRC urges communities
01-10-2016 Port Moresby (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has urged communities in PNG affected by tribal conflict to respect and protect health services at all times. ICRC …
Digital Technologies and Humanitarian Action in Armed Conflict
Digital Technologies and Humanitarian Action in Armed Conflict On 18 March 2021, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) convened a webinar discussion with experts about "Digital …
Statement from ICRC President Peter Maurer following visit to Syria
… workers are not allowed to do their jobs. Aid is not a political football and must …
Rwanda: Son finds father after 22 years of separation
The Rwandan genocide separated Raymond Ngendahimana from his family in 1994 when he was four. He spent 22 years not knowing whether he would see them again. But a new life began for Raymond on Friday …
Ethiopia: From despair to joy for two teenagers reunited with their mother
Two Eritrean teenagers, their young lives in ruins, have been reunited with their mother in France following efforts by the ICRC in cooperation with the Ethiopian Red Cross Society, the French Red …
Israel and the Occupied Territories: Facts and Figures - January to June 2022
Over the past 55 years, the ICRC has worked to alleviate the suffering of people affected by conflict in Israel and the Occupied Territories (ILOT). Here's an overview of what we did in the first …
ICRC supports people with amputations in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine: Learning to walk again In eastern Ukraine, a partnership with local health authorities seeks to help people who need physical rehabilitation support to participate fully in society. "By …
Armenia: Finding strength to fulfill a long-held dream
“When you do what you love, success follows. Our success comes from staying positive and determined. Instead of focusing on challenges, we look ahead,” said Alina Voskanyan, whose son went missing …
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